Restriction on Exportation and Importation of Scheduled Key Grains

The Ministry of Entrepreneurship has issued a statement regarding exportation and importation of scheduled key grains as per the PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE CAB 9EXCO/2023 dated 25th April 2023, which restricts the exportation and importation of scheduled key grains (Sorghum and Maize). The directive states that:

1. That there shall be no imports or exports of maize and sorghum grain without permission from the Minister of Entrepreneurship

2. All harvested maize and sorghum by farmers subsidised or supported by Government should be strictly sold to the Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) for storage, resale, redistribution, or further processing in the value chain businesses.

3. Trading activities of commercial farmers supported by Government and engaged in production of scheduled grains for food security purposes as well as those operating in areas classified as Special Economic Zones be regulated.

The exportation of the said goods should stop with immediate effect, while the importation of the same must cease at 00:01HRS ON MONDAY 15 MAY 2023.

For Further enquiries contact the Department of Value Chain and Cluster Development on

3631320, mmorapedi@gov.bw or

3631342, clsibanda@gov.bw